Warning: Contains major spoilers for Ultimate Black Panther #9!The evil new version of Doctor Strange for Marvel’s bold new Ultimate Universe has officially debuted. shivered in Ultimate Black Panthers previous issues and solicitations, the first appearance of the new Sorcerer Supreme offers a creepy and nightmarish display of their mysterious abilities. The as-yet-unnamed new character opens up supernatural possibilities in the Ultimate Universe, not to mention a new wild card to Black Panther’s war with Moon Knight.
To help Black Panther unlock the secrets of Vibranium, Storm and Killmonger search for Earth-6160’s Sorcerer Supreme in Ultimate Black Panther #9Written by Bryan Hill with art by Stefano Caselli. The sorcerer uses a disturbing power that allows them to speak through a possessed barman who is being used as a puppet by the muzzled magical savage.. Much is unexplained about the Ultimate Universe’s Doctor Strange, especially their identities. Whether they are some altered version of Stephen Strange, or another Marvel hero or villain, this strange doctor brings the character back to his horror roots.
The New Sorcerer Supreme officially debuts in the latest Marvel canon
Stephen Strange’s mastery of the mystical arts in Marvel Comics has led him to the most sinister corners of Earth-616, but the Sorcerer Supreme’s terrifying use of power could bring the character to new heights of horror when unleashed in the Ultimate Universe . Dr. Stephen Strange was first introduced in the 1963s Funny Tales #110In a tale by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko that introduced Strange as a different type of hero, battling occult threats. Over decades of fighting various magical or supernatural villains, including demons, vampires and other monstrous creatures, Doctor Strange is one of Marvel’s more horror-adjacent characters.
Although Doctor Strange is a major player on the supernatural side of the Marvel Universe, the new Sorcerer Supreme seems to be a more sadistic and scary version of the hero than Stephen Strange was. Doctor Strange was featured in the horror-focused team Midnight Sons, and has had his fair share of horror comics, but Stephen is usually presented as a level-headed hero who works on the side of good. The mysterious Ultimate Sorcerer Supreme immediately displays a more unhinged and evil energy, able to transform one of Earth’s mightiest heroes into one of their most terrifying villains.
What is the true identity of Doctor Strange’s replacement?
Many theories are swirling about the identity of the new Sorcerer Supreme, with a wide range of possibilities, from various iconic hero options to an entirely new invention for Ultimate Black Panther. It’s entirely possible that this is actually an alternate universe version of Stephen Strange with an entirely new beginning. One of the biggest hints provided is that Storm and Killmonger have to travel to Eastern Europe to find the Sorcerer imprisoned in an off-the-grid facilityApparently made only to keep them prisoner, mouths covered so they can’t share spells other than the whispers that helped free them by the possessed guard.
Other magical heroes theorized to take on the role of Sorcerer Supreme include Scarlet Witch, Agatha Harkness, and Clea. Agatha and Wanda in particular are interesting choices and match the Eastern European setting for their personal maximum security prison. Casley’s cover for Ultimate Black Panther #11 Shows the new character in Doctor Strange’s famous red coat, but shades of purple in the costume that could also point to Agatha. However, the creators who are building the new Ultimate Universe have already invented a lot of great original characters from scratch for the world and this option cannot be completely counted.
The New Final Universe Lines in the Horror of the ‘Sorcerer Supreme’
Whoever the new Ultimate Sorcerer Supreme may be, very creepy introduction in Ultimate Black Panther Instantly made them one of the more interesting character transformations between this universe and Earth-616. Embracing the horror roots of Doctor Strange and his corner of the universe, Doctor Strange is immediately established to be a nightmarish twist on the legacy of the Sorcerer Supreme.With their extraordinary powers used to create a truly disturbing scene. Painful human possession and what looks like a massacre in their prison are just the first taste of what’s to come for this evil version of the sorcerer.
Upon the arrival of Storm and Killmonger, the gagged sorcerer tells them possessively that they “know the ways of above and below” and the secrets of vibranium. With a clear connection to the occult and a twisted use of magical abilities, Ultimate Black Panther‘s strange doctor becomes a major player in the war with Moon Knight and an unpredictable factor in the Maker’s grand plan. Although the identity of the terrible new Doctor Strange remains a mystery in the Ultimate Universe, Black Panther And his allies must try to use the Sorcerer Supreme’s knowledge and power to protect Wakanda.
Ultimate Black Panther #9 is out now from Marvel Comics.